Professional Development Coordinator

O'Hagan Meyer; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks in Office

Wellness Resources

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a Professional Development Coordinator to onboard attorneys and legal staff, orient new hires, and drive ongoing career development across the firm.

In this role you will coordinate onboarding logistics, manage training programs and CLE credits, support mentorship and associate development, develop materials, and research industry best practices; salary range is $63,000–$85,000 with E-Verify and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in professional development or related field; law firm experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding logistics for new hires and training programs.
• Serve as primary contact for professional development resources and opportunities.
• Assist in planning and executing professional development programs and leadership initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of training programs, CLE credits, and evaluations.
• Support mentorship and associate development programs with events and progress tracking.
• Research industry trends and best practices in attorney professional development.
• Develop PD materials and communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Database management

Job description

The Professional Development Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the firm’s attorney and legal support professionals’ (“staff”) onboarding, training, and career development. As the Professional Development Coordinator, you will be the primary administration representative responsible to onboard and orient new attorneys and legal support professionals. In starting their career with O’Hagan Meyer a key role of the Professional Development Coordinator is to provide the guidance and resources to each new employee to help ensure their success with O’Hagan Meyer.

Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating and implementing professional development programs to ensure legal professionals have access to high-quality learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous learning.

• Coordinate logistics for new hire onboarding, training programs, including scheduling, materials preparation, and communications.
• Serve as a point of contact for attorneys regarding professional development resources and opportunities.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of professional development programs, including training sessions, and leadership development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of training programs, CLE credits, and evaluations.
• Support the mentorship and associate development programs by organizing networking events and tracking progress.
• Conduct research on industry trends and best practices in attorney professional development.
• Assist in the development of professional development materials and communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in professional development, learning & development, or a related field; experience in a law firm or legal setting is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of CLE requirements and attorney development best practices is a plus.

Salary range: $63,000 - $85,000

O’Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks in Office
• Wellness Resources
• Commuter Benefits